Viech

German

Etymology

Variant of Vieh. Hence ultimately from Old High German fihu, Proto-Germanic *fehu, from Proto-Indo-European *peḱu- (“livestock, domestic animals”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fiːx/, /fiːç/
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Noun

Viech n (genitive Viechs, plural Viecher)

  1. Derogatory term for a non-human creature. Similar to the English usage of thing, when applied to living creatures. Partially corresponding in usage to beast and critter.

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